Sisay Sahlu

6 days ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Sisay Sahlu

Parliament has enacted a law that compels media institutions to ensure the legality of the content of any and all programs during and before commencing live transmission. The amended media bill has been the subject of controversy since the Council of Ministers forwarded it to Parliament for ratification. Over the past few months, it was the subject of discussions between MPs, officials from the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), rights groups, and members of the media.

1 week ago | ethiopia-insight.com | Sisay Sahlu

It has built dependency, not capacityIn January 2024, the US government released data revealing that it has disbursed nearly $19 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia since 2001.

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Sisay Sahlu

interviewDuring a recent visit to Ethiopia, Sultan Al Shamsi, assistant minister of Foreign Affairs for the Development Affairs and International Organizations of the United Arab Emirates, announced his country's 200 million USD pledge towards humanitarian response efforts in conflict-ridden Sudan. The Reporter's Sisay Sahlu caught up with Al Shamsi for a deeper look at the UAE's humanitarian initiatives and its relationship with Ethiopia. EXCERPTS: The UAE has pledged 200 million USD for Sudan.

2 months ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Sisay Sahlu

The recent renovation of Fasilides Castle, a 17th-century architectural landmark in Gondar, has ignited a heated debate among Ethiopians at home and abroad. While some view the project as a triumph of conservation, others argue that it has compromised the castle's historical authenticity and, by extension, the identity of Gondar itself-often referred to as Ethiopia's "Yellow City."At the heart of the controversy is the castle's altered appearance.

Nov 15, 2024 | thereporterethiopia.com | Sisay Sahlu

Officials at the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration have introduced new directives to regulate fuel distribution and improve cement production. The measures include a requirement for cement factories to operate at 80 percent capacity or face closure. The regulatory changes were announced while Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe (PhD) presented his office's quarterly performance report to the Parliamentary standing committee for Tourism and Trade Affairs this week.